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Gaelic Proverbs come primarily from the western Highlands and Islands of Scotland, and they have a distinctly rural or agricultural flavor which reflects
the society from which they were gathered. It is to be expected that many of them pertain to the weather, to the planting of crops, and to country life
in general. Others reflect the Gaelic love of company and hospitality, fear of poverty and laziness.

Gaelic Proverb:Is mios’ an t–eagal na ’n cogadh.

English Translation:Fear is worse than fighting.

Few countries have a greater number of proverbs than has Scotland. Even today, everyday speech in Scotland is
sprinkled with them. Scots are wonderfully given to this way of speaking, and the lovely Scots tongue loses much
of its flavor when forced to translate their unqiue language. Those that appear in English have been preserved
that way for at least 200 years!

Scottish Proverb:Better wait on the cook than on the doctor.

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January Contest Results

Posted on: 11-Feb-2018, 11:52 AMPosted by: CelticRadio

JANUARY CD CONTEST RESULTS

A Big Congrats to the following members who won a CD in our January monthly CD Contest:Dorothy from CA wins the Name on my Soul CD.Garth from UTAH wins the Whiskey Picnic CD.

Check out our February Contest and how to win. This month we are featuring 4 really great CDS so check them out!

The Celtic Dream Lady contest is the perfect gift set for those that enjoy the softer feminine side of Celtic Music. Featuring the covers of three beautiful Celtic Ladies. If you like our Celtic Moon broadcast which plays an exquisite mix of soft Irish, Scottish & Celtic music, then you will love these selections of beautiful, uplifting and inspiration music.

We are also including a number of beautiful decal artwork by some other Celtic Ladies such as High Priestess, Reely Jiggered and a special black beyond dream sleep mask by Hennie Bekker with a matching elegant black string cord pouch for safe keeping.

Our founder contests are only available to Celtic Radio Premium or Enhanced members. It is our way of thanking the people that keep this site in business!

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The Celtic Zodiac

The Rowan, 1/22 - 2/18

Rowan trees were planted near doors and gates to ward off evil influences and branches were attached to barns in order that the cattle housed inside would be protected from misfortune. This tree was also believed to guard the gateway to the spirit world and its boughs often used for dowsing and deflecting spells. The Rowan is sometimes called the "Whispering Tree" and ancient legend tells that it has secrets to reveal to those who would but listen. The Rowan has been associated throughout history with protection against wickedness and is believed to be the wood which was used to engrave the Norse Runes. Its name is linked with the Norse "Runa" or "Rundall," meaning "a charm." It is also associated with the Sanskrit "Runall" meaning "magician." The Cornish and Scots would carry an equal-sided cross of Rowan to protect them from harm and wands were often placed over doorways to houses in order to ensure good fortune. In Wales, Rowans used to be planted in churchyards so that they might to watch over the dead. The Rowan, a tree of protection and insights, was known to be a tree belonging to the Faery. Its wood was frequently used for bows, favored second only to Yew for this purpose. When sliced in two, the orange-red Rowan berry reveals a pentagram symbol of protection. Thus, this tree was believed to possess the ability to protect from enchantment and trickery. It was once thought that the berries of the Rowan were so sacred that the Gods guarded them jealously and kept them from humankind. The Rowan was also believed to enhance strength with courage. The Ancient Druids woul........ more